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Installation Instructions 69-5112
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Limited Lifetime Warranty
This unique product warranty proves our commitment to the quality and reliability of every product
that ReadyLIFT manufactures. The ReadyLIFT product warranty only extends to the original purchaser of any ReadyLIFT product, if it breaks, we will give you a new part. Warranty does not apply to
discontinued parts. Our Limited Lifetime Warranty excludes the following ReadyLIFT items; bushings,
bump stops, ball joints, tie rod ends, heims joints and shock absorbers. These parts are subject to
wear and are not considered defective when worn. They are warranted for 12 months from the date of
purchase for defects in workmanship. This product warranty is voided if the vehicle is not aligned after
kit installation and proper maintenance is routinely done.
Product purchased directly from ReadyLIFT has a 30 day return policy on uninstalled products from the date of purchase. Uninstalled product returns must be in the original ReadyLIFT packaging. Please call 800-549-4620 to get
an RGA# for any return. Customer is responsible for shipping costs back to ReadyLIFT. Returns without RGA#
will be refused. Contact ReadyLIFT directly about any potentially defective parts prior to removal from vehicle. If
the part in question is deemed warrantable an RGA# will be assigned and can be returned for repair or replacement.
Replacement parts required prior to warranty claim completion must be purchased. Upon receipt and verification of
deemed warranty parts claim, a credit or refund can then be processed to complete warranty claim transaction.
ReadyLIFT products are NOT intended for off-road abuse. Any damage or failure as a result from off-road abuse
voids the warranty of the ReadyLIFT product. ReadyLIFT is NOT responsible for any subsequent damages to any
related vehicle parts due to misuse, abuse, improper installation, or lack of maintenance. Furthermore, ReadyLIFT
reserves the right to change, modify or cancel this warranty without prior notice.
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Please read Instructions thoroughly and completely before beginning installation.
Installation by a certified mechanic is recommended.
ReadyLIFT Suspension Inc. is NOT responsible for any damage or failure resulting from improper installation.
Safety Warning: Suspension systems or components that enhance the on and off-road performance of your vehicle may
cause it to handle differently than it did from the factory. Extreme care must be used to prevent loss of control or vehicle
rollover during abrupt maneuvers. Always operate your vehicle at reduced speeds to ensure your ability to control your vehicle under all driving conditions. Failure to drive safely may result in serious injury or death to driver and passengers. Driver
and passengers must ALWAYS wear your seat belts, avoid quick sharp turns and other sudden maneuvers. ReadyLIFT Suspension Inc. does not recommend the combined use of suspension lifts, body lifts, or other lifting devices. You should never
operate your vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Constant maintenance is required to keep your vehicle safe.
Thoroughly inspect your vehicle before and after every off-road use.
Installation Warning: All steps and procedures described in these instructions were performed while the vehicle was properly supported on a two post vehicle lift with safety jacks. Use caution during all disassembly and assembly steps to insure
suspension components are not over extended causing damage to any vehicle components and parts included in this kit.
Included instructions are guidelines only for recommended procedures and are not meant to be definitive. Installer is responsible to insure a safe and controllable vehicle after performing modifications.
ReadyLIFT Suspension Inc. recommends the use of an OE Service Manual for model/year of vehicle when disassembly and
assembly of factory and related components. Unless otherwise specified, tighten all bolts and fasteners to standard torque
specifications listed within the OE Service Manual, or as referenced in the torque specification list provided in these instructions.
Suspension components that use rubber or urethane bushings should be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height.
This will prevent premature wear or failure of the bushing and maintain ride comfort. Larger tire and wheel combinations
may increase leverage on suspension, steering, and related components. Due to payload options and initial ride height variances, the amount of lift is a base figure. Final ride height dimensions may vary in accordance to original vehicle ride height.
Always measure the vehicle ride height prior to beginning installation.
Vehicle ride height chart
Driver Front:
Driver Rear:
Stock Lifted
Bolt Size
Millimeters
Stock Lifted
Torque Specs in FT/LB
Metric
Metric
Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9
Pass. Front:
Pass. Rear:
Stock Lifted
Bolt Size
SAE
Stock Lifted
Torque Specs in FT/LB
Grade 5
Grade
8
5/16
15
20
6mm
6
8
8mm
16
22
3/8
30
35
10mm
40
45
7/16
45
60
12mm
54
70
1/2
65
90
14mm
89
117
9/16
95
130
16mm
132
175
5/8
135
175
18mm
182
236
3/4
185
280
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Bill of Materials
Description Qty Description Qty Front Strut Extension 2 Front Sway Bar Drop Spacers 2 M10 Flange Nuts 6 M10‐1.25 x 20mm Bolt w/washer 4 Front Diff Drop Kit (Packaged) 1 1” Rear Lift Blocks 2 Skid Plate Spacer Kit (Packaged) 1 U Bolts- 14mm x 210mm, square
4 14mm Nuts and Washers 8 The Bill of Materials represents the component contents of this kit. All hardware is of the highest grade and the components are manufactured to exacting specifications for a trouble free installation. Use the attached torque specifications chart when final tighten‐
ing of the nut and bolts are done. 1. Remove the skid plate by unbolting the four 12mm
bolts that hold it on.
2. Starting from the passenger side, loosen the upper
and lower strut mount nuts.
Lower Ball joint
3. Loosen, don’t remove the 19mm lower control arm
nut and bolt, Remove the 19mm lower ball joint bolts.
4. Remove the lower strut mount nut and bolt. Push the
lower control arm down.
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5. Remove the three upper strut mounting bolts.
Remove the strut from the vehicle and mount it in a
bench vise. Install the ReadyLift® kit, and torque fasteners to OEM specifications. Note the shape of the
ReadyLift® spacer; the strut will be rotated 180 degrees when reinstalled.
6. Reinstall the strut assembly in its stock
location. Leave the three upper strut mounting nuts
loose Raise the lower control arm and install the lower
strut mounting bolt and nut. Use a floor jack to raise the
lower control arm up in order to get the lower ball joint
bolts installed. Be sure to use a thread locker on the
lower ball joint bolts.
Be sure to tighten all nut and bolts to factory specs.
7. Repeat steps 2
through 6 on the
Driver’s Side of the
vehicle. Follow each
step closely, making
sure to double-check
the torque on all fasteners.
Differential Drop Installation
1. Position a floor jack under the front differential.
Raise the pad so that it is touching the diff.
3. Install the 1” spacers between the differential supports and the front cross-member. Install the new bolts
with factory washers and the new nuts and washers.
2. Remove the factory 19mm differential mounting
nuts and bolts. The OEM washers will be reused.
4. Re-install the skid-plate, use two OEM bolts for the
front and the supplied and torque the bolts to factory
specs. Re-install the wheels and torque to factory
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SKID PLATE SPACER INSTRUCTIONS
Using the hardware provided, install the M8 bolt, washer, skid plate, and 1/2 tall spacer
into the back two skid plate mounting points. Use the OEM hardware for the two front
mounting parts.
SWAY BAR SPACER INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the sway bar from the
frame on both sides. Remove the
metal saddle and leave the bushing.
2. Install aluminum spacer to the
frame using the hardware supplied.
Note the position of the holes.
3. Repeat for the other side and
torque bolts.
4. Install sway bar saddle brackets
reusing the factory hardware.
5. Repeat for the other side and
torque all bolts.
6. Sway bar spacer properly installed.
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REAR-BLOCK INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NO STACK BLOCKS AS IT IS DANGEROUS
TO YOU AND OTHERS, AND IS ILLEGAL IN MOST
STATES. Rear Block Installation
Remove the four 19mm nuts and two u-bolts from one
side of the vehicle.
2. Using a jack and a block of wood, carefully
raise the truck by the leaf spring until there is
enough room for the new block. Install the
ReadyLift® 1” rear block.
Lower the jack and make sure that the leaf
spring center pin goes into the hole on top of
the block.
Install ReadyLift® u-bolts using the hardware
provided. Torque to 120 ft/lbs. Repeat on
opposite side.
Final Checks & Adjustments
Post Installation Warnings: Once the vehicle is lowered to the ground, check all parts which have
rubber or urethane components to insure proper torque. Torque wheels to factory specs. Move vehicle
backwards and forwards a short distance to allow suspension components to adjust. Turn the front
wheels completely left then right and verify adequate tire, wheel, brake line, and ABS wire clearance.
Test and inspect steering, brake and suspension components for tightness and proper operation. Inspect brakes hoses and ABS lines for adequate slack at full extension. Failure to perform the post inspection checks may result in vehicle component damage and/or personal injury or death to driver and/
or passengers. Test drive vehicle and re-check the torque of all fasteners and re-torque wheels on vehicle. Re-adjust headlamps.
Vehicle Handling Warning: Vehicles with larger tires and wheels will handle differently than stock
vehicles. Take time to familiarize yourself with the handling of your vehicle.
Wheel Alignment/Headlamp Adjustment:
It is necessary to have a proper and professional wheel alignment performed by a certified
alignment technician. Align the vehicle to factory specifications. It is recommended that
your vehicle alignment be checked after any off-road driving. In addition to your vehicle
alignment, for your safety and others, it is necessary to check and adjust your vehicle
headlamps for proper aim and alignment
Vehicle Re-Torque and Safety Inspection:
Upon completion of all services and adjustments performed on your vehicle, and within 50 miles of driving, check to ensure all fasteners and hardware are properly torqued to specification as noted in the
vehicles factory service manual or the torque chart included.
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